The Federal Government has declared
Monday, 16th September, 2024 as Public Holiday to mark the celebration of the
Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
In a statement signed by the Permanent
Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani revealed that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi
Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government,
congratulated Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.
“Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged the Muslim Ummah
and, by extension, Nigerians, to imbibe the spirit of patience, sacrifice, and
resilience.
“While congratulating the Muslim
Ummah on the occasion, the Minister implored them to use the opportunity of the
period to pray for enduring peace and a more prosperous egalitarian nation.”